Cerebral Palsy Alliance and UTS invites you to Australia's first Enabled by Design-athon. Check out our action-packed program

JOIN US IN JULY

Cerebral Palsy Alliance in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney, and UK-based Enabled by Design and FutureGov, brings you Enabled by Design-athon, a two day ideas and prototyping-fest to transform the lives of people with a disability.

Following successful events in London (2012) and Washington DC (2013), Enabled by Design-athon Sydney brings together designers, technologists, engineers, UTS students, people with a disability and disability service professionals in a fun and action-packed two days. Hear from leading industry practitioners and then join a team to prototype a new product or technology that is more accessible, attractive and easier for everyone to use!

So, please join us on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 July 2014 at the University of Technology Sydney - Building 6, Harris Street Ultimo.

We’re creating a movement for accessibility for the masses - to create mainstream products and technologies that work for as many people as possible, including those with disabilities and older people. The event will challenge people’s preconceptions of assistive equipment and technologies, showing how products can be personalized, purposeful and beautifully designed too.

Enabled by Design-athon Sydney is sponsored by the Department of Family and Community Services.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance, in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney, and UK-based Enabled by Design and FutureGov, brings you Enabled by Design-athon, a two day ideas and prototyping-fest to transform the lives of people with a disability.

Following successful events in London (2012) and Washington DC (2013), Enabled by Design-athon Sydney brings together designers, technologists, engineers, UTS students, people with a disability and disability service professionals in a fun and action-packed two days. You will hear from leading industry practitioners and then join a team to prototype a new product or technology that is more accessible, attractive and easier for everyone to use!

So, please join us on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 July 2014 at the University of Technology Sydney. We’re creating a movement for accessibility for the masses – to create mainstream products and technologies that work for as many people as possible, including those with disabilities and older people. The event will challenge people’s preconceptions of assistive equipment and technologies, showing how products can be personalized, purposeful and beautifully designed too.

During the event, we’ll be using modern manufacturing software and tools including 3D printers, as well as rough and ready prototyping with card, foam, scissors, and anything else available!

If you are interested in universal design and love making amazing stuff then we want to hear from you!

CEREBRAL PALSY ALLIANCE

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Australian nonprofit enterprise with a mission to build futures for people living with cerebral palsy. As the first organisation of its kind in the world, Cerebral Palsy Alliance has a long history of innovation and is committed to making a difference to the lives of people with cerebral palsy and their families.

Its diverse range of services include family-centred therapies, life skills programs, technology, equipment, employment, education, fitness programs and youth mentoring. Cerebral Palsy also supports World Cerebral Palsy Day and funds important cerebral palsy research in Australia and overseas through its Research Foundation.

Its diverse range of services include family-centred therapies, life skills programs, technology, equipment, employment, education, fitness programs and youth mentoring. Cerebral Palsy also supports World Cerebral Palsy Day and funds important cerebral palsy research in Australia and overseas through its Research Foundation.

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY

UTS is a dynamic and innovative university in central Sydney. One of Australia’s leading universities of technology, UTS has a distinct model of learning, strong research performance and a leading reputation for engagement with industry and the professions.

UTS has a culturally diverse campus life and vibrant international exchange study and research programs that prepare graduates for the workplaces of today and the future.

ENABLED BY DESIGN

Enabled by Design is a social business and community of people passionate about Design for All. They believe that good design can support people to live as independently as possible by helping to make day-to-day tasks that little bit easier and more manageable. Enabled by Design has built a diverse community of people including those with disabilities, older people, designers, health and social care professionals, retailers and manufacturers, among others.